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DSLR talk back from RED founder Jim Jannard

Just last week, I was having a discussion with with a co-worker about video recording on the new breed of DSLRs, and mentioned that if RED doesn’t get it’s butt in gear, they could very well concede the prosumer market to the likes of Canon and Nikon.  As more pro filmmakers start putting the DSLRs through stress tests, they’ve finding time and again that the results are much better than initially expected. It’s not surprising that a similar discussion has been going on in the reduser forums, in which RED…

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Zacuto’s HD-DSLR vs Film Shootout!

**UPDATE:  Zacuto has finally released Part 3 of their incredible HD-DSLR vs 35mm Film Shootout!  This EP focuses on resolution tests with all these cameras plus the new Canon T2i and green-screen compositing tests.  The green-screen tests are VERY interesting indeed.  Hit up the link at the end of this article to watch all the camera goodness. HD-DSLRs have arrived!  While indie filmmakers –including yours truly– have applauded its arrival, many professionals in the Film and Television industry still think of them as a fad, not to be taken seriously. …

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